Cytokeratin
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Cytokeratins are a family of cysteine-rich fibrous structural proteins that form tough filaments or sheets. These proteins are the main component of intermediate filaments in the epidermis, hair, nails, horny tissues, and the organic matrix of tooth enamel. [ ]
Term info
Label
Cytokeratin
Synonyms
- Cytokeratin
- Keratin
Legacy Concept Name
Cytokeratin
Preferred Name
Cytokeratin
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
UMLS CUI
C0010803
code
C20693